JAMES C. HUGHES, III MD – NPI #1922062314
Surgery
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
JAMES HUGHES, III is a surgeon located in SURFSIDE BEACH, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1922062314 to JAMES HUGHES, III on April 13, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.
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NPI Profile for
JAMES C. HUGHES, III
(more than 20 years ago)
SURFSIDE BEACH, SC 29575-6015 Phone: (843) 238-1461 Fax: (843) 828-0622
2ND FLOOR
COLUMBIA, SC 29206-3104 Phone: (803) 782-4278 Fax: (803) 782-3445
Identifiers for JAMES HUGHES, III
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | SC | 041001 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 208600000X - Surgery (Primary) |
SC | 4100 |
| 207Q00000X - Family Medicine |
SC | 4100 |
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